Biotechnology Industry

MELBOURNE — In a congressional race that might otherwise be an uneventful re-election stroll for incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, Democratic nominee Gabriel Rothblatt is drawing attention for family connections that are fueling his run with money. Congressional District 8, which covers Indian River and Brevard counties and part of eastern Orange County to Bithlo, has a solid Republican-leaning voter base and a long history of backing Republicans. Rothblatt, 31, of Melbourne Beach, attracted national campaign ethics scrutiny this month when a political action committee called SpacePAC began supporting him with billboards and other signs. The super PAC was founded and...

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MELBOURNE — In a congressional race that might otherwise be an uneventful re-election stroll for incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, Democratic nominee Gabriel Rothblatt is drawing attention for family connections that are fueling his run with...

Arizona State senior offensive lineman Chip Sarafin has publicly revealed that he is gay, becoming the first active major college football player to do so.
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SingldOut.com...

In the aftermath of the most serious bear attack in Florida history, a top state wildlife officer admitted Wednesday that "we could've done better."
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SANFORD — A former Seminole State College instructor on Wednesday told jurors in the George Zimmerman murder case that in Florida, you can start a fight with someone, and if he fights back violently, you can use deadly force if you fear grave injury or...

Protesters worried about genetically modified foods and plants took the streets in Orlando today as part of the global March Against Monsanto.
About 800 people gathered with signs, pamphlets and speeches in front of Orlando City Hall this afternoon.
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The story of the nonprofit CEO who solicits charity while raking in a giant salary is, by now, becoming a Central Florida cliché.There was NorthStar High School in Orange County, which was a miserable failure academically but paid its principal...

TALLAHASSEE — Flanked by Mickey Mouse and corporate chieftains, Gov. Rick Scott touted his goal of "investing in our ports" last week when Walt Disney said it would ship tons of souvenirs through the Port of Jacksonville to its theme parks and...

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TALLAHASSEE — A bill that would pay former Brevard resident William Dillon $1.35 million for the 27 years he was wrongfully imprisoned for murder passed the Florida House of Representatives on Friday, likely clearing the last hurdle in his three-year...

TALLAHASSEE – A bill that would pay former Brevard resident William Dillon $1.35 million for the 27 years he was wrongfully imprisoned for murder passed the Florida House of Representatives on Friday, likely clearing the last hurdle in his three-year fight to

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